Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightVlad Circus: Descend into Madness
Published 11/2/2023
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82
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/17/2023
Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness
Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.
- Developer
- Indiesruption
- Publisher
- Blowfish Studios
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76
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The critic average is 76 across 2 scored reviews, with a 12-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Timothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseVlad Circus: Descend Into Madness Review (PS4) - Making The Best of A Puzzling Genre With Fantastic Storytelling - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/16/2023
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